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Riff Raff Appears On ‘One Life to Live’ [VIDEO]
One Life To Live was one of the most popular soap operas on TV. It was on ABC for almost 45 years before the network cancelled it. Just months later, it was announced that the series would continue as a web series. The new episodes began airing on April 29th. Episodes are available on Hulu and iTunes. A familiar face to hip hop made a guest appearance on yesterday’s episode – Riff Raff!
THIRSTY Dude Gets His AZZ Beat By BOTH His Girlfriends!!!! [VIDEO]
Some dudes have an insatiable thirst. This unlucky fella is a perfect example. My boy was caught smashing his jump-off (girl in the red) and was confronted by his girlfriend (chick in the pink). “That’s how you do me?? Who this, then??”
Rihanna’s New Boyfriend Might Also Be Her EX-Boyfriend!
Just days after Chris Brown officially announced their breakup, looks like Rihanna is going back to the well. She was spotted last night in NYC with her ex-fling.
Scott Storch Talks Working On DETOX + 50 Cent Collabs
Super producer Scott Storch recently caught up with our friends over at AllHipHop.com to discuss topics ranging from Dr. Dre’s “Detox” album to working with 50 Cent.
Diddy Joins WWE’s Anti-Bullying Campaign
It wasn’t long ago that Diddy performed at WWE’s big “Wrestlemania” pay-per-view, and it looks like the two are continuing their relationship through the company’s anti-bullying program. The initiative is called Be A STAR, which stands for “Show Tolerance And Respect.”
Harris Connect LLC Scamming Albany Area Alumni
I received a post card from my high school asking me to call a 1-800 number within 7 days to verify my alumni information. It looked legit. It had my name, the year I graduated - it even had the Saratoga High School logo on it. There was something that didn’t seem right, though. I started questioning the legitimacy of the document when I noticed the “Publication Office” mailing address was in Virg
THROWBACK!! Big Tymers Reunion May Include Drake
If you’ve been dreaming of a Big Tymers reunion, you’ll be happy to know it may become a reality sometime soon. The group was active from 1997 until 2003. The Big Tymers was a duo featuring Cash Money boss man, Baby (now known as Birdman), and Mannie Fresh. Fresh left the group in 2003 after a financial dispute with Birdman and Slim.
Kreayshawn Is Pregnant – Shows Off Dat Baby Bump On Instagram
We haven’t heard much from “Gucci Gucci” rapper Kreayshawn lately. The last big story involving the Oakland rapper was her beef with Rick Ross. So what’s she been up to? Makin’ a baby!
3 Children, 1 Adult Killed In Schenectady House Fire
A terrible tragedy happened early this morning on Hulett Street in Schenectady. A house fire claimed four lives. Three of the four victims were young children. A fourth child was pulled from the building and is currently hospitalized at the Westchester Medical Center burn unit.
Local HOTtie – Fallon From Schenectady!
The Albany area has some of the most beautiful women on the planet. So why wouldn’t we showcase them? Get to know Local HOTtie, Fallon from Schenectady!
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Appear On ‘The Colbert Report’ [VIDEOS]
We never really pegged Stephen Colbert as a hip hop fan, but none-the-less, it was nice to see the music genre represented with an appearance by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis on his popular Comedy Central show, The Colbert Report.
Cohoes Man Tells Judge To Go BLEEP Himself!
Donald Lewis III from Cohoes got lippy with a City Court Judge this morning. The man was in court after allegedly possessing a firearm while leading police on a downtown foot chase.
Meek Mill Says F— REEBOK!
Rick Ross’s endorsement deal was terminated by Reebok after protests about suggested rape lyrics by the Dade County rapper on a remix of Rocko’s U.O.E.N.O. The botched deal didn’t leave Rozay bitter, even though it cost him millions of dollars. He released a statement thanking Reebok for their hard work and dedication. A member of Ross’s MMG family, Meek Mill, wasn’t as civil with his words.
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Waka Flocka + Gucci Mane Still Aint’ Gettin’ Along
There are many things Waka Flocka Flame would call Gucci Mane, but “mentor” isn’t one of them. The two emcee’s have teamed up frequently. A few years ago they even released a collaborative album, Ferrari Boyz. The former buddies went diss for diss on twitter not long after.
Hip Hop Album Sales – Snoop LION Debuts In Top 20
Snoop Dogg scored a Top 20 finish with his latest album under his new moniker, Snoop Lion. Snoop’s Reincarnated is part of his re-imaging as a reggae artist.
Sno Cone Joe VS. Mr. Ding-A-Ling TURF WAR!!
I think our local ice cream truck workers have been watching way too many episodes of “Gangland.” Sno Cone Joe himself, Joshua Malatino, let rival Mr. Ding-A-Ling know that he’s not welcome in Gloversville.
Hip Hop Album Release Dates
The hip hop album release date calendar is starting to fatten up! It looks like there’s something for every hip hop fan to look forward to.
Who’s Better At Crowd Walking – Method Man or Macklemore?? [VIDEOS]
Method Man took time out during the middle of his set in Denver to set the record straight. He wants everyone to know that HE started “crowd walking”, NOT Macklemore.
TLC Reunion – T-Boz + Chili Performing At 2013 Mixtape Festival
The living members of TLC will appear on stage together for the first time in over a year at the 2013 Mictape Festival. The eclectic lineup also features Rev Run, The Jonas Brothers, Boyz II Men, One Republic, New Kids On The Block and more.
New Stores With International FLAVA Coming To Crossgates Mall
Crossgates Mall is about to give local shoppers a taste of Europe with the announcement of 6 new stores. British, French, Spanish and Portuguese styles will all be represented in the new retailers.
Local HOTtie – Denise D’Ippolito-Hightower
The Albany area has some of the most beautiful women on the planet. So why wouldn’t we showcase them? Get to know Local HOTtie, Denise D’Ippolito-Hightower from Waterford!
NASTY Dude Takes A McDump On A Table At McDonalds [GRAPHIC VIDEO]
A bum-ass dude decided to drop trow’ and take a McDump on the table at McDonalds. Ba-da-ba-ba-baaaaaa… He’s lovin’ it. Come on, bruh. We expect that stuff at T-Bell, but McDonalds? Really?
AMBER Alerts Now Available Via Text Message in NY State
Amber Alerts are an important tool to raise awareness of child abductions. The emergency alert system has been implemented in NY state since ’02. The alerts are broadcasted via multiple mediums for years – radio, tv, online and road signs. Now you’ll be able to receive the alerts via text.
T.I.’s Hustle Gang Mixtape Ready To Bump In Some Speakers Near You SOON! [VIDEO]
Collaboration albums aren’t anything new in the world of hip hop. G.O.O.D. Music, MMG, YMCMB, they all have been there and done that. Now T.I. is looking to get in on the movement with his Grand Hustle Records roster.
Ice Cube Discusses N.W.A. Movie
Ice Cube and Dr. Dre haven’t always been on the best of terms. The two, who are both original members of N.W.A., have quarreled in the past over royalties. It ultimately led to Ice Cube defecting from the group in the early 90’s. The two seem to be on civil terms now, though. In an interview with The L.A. Weekly, Cube said he and Dre have been working on putting together a movie based on the contr
Trina’s Brother Shot And Killed In Miami [VIDEO]
On behalf of Hot 99.1, I’d like to send my deepest condolences to rapper Trina and her family. Her brother, known by friends as Gronk, was murdered in Miami, Florida yesterday morning.
Albany Area Woman Arrested For Allegedly Smuggling Cigarettes From Canada
Smoke em’ if ya got em’! Unless, of course, they’re from out of state. A Hadley woman got wacked for allegedly possessing cigarettes that did not have state stamps on them. Cindy Watkins is facing charges of misdemeanor possession of unstamped cigarettes and criminal tax fraud.
Is Tyga Replacing Future On Lil Wayne’s ‘America’s Most Wanted Music Festival’?
Lil Wayne is bringing is his America’s Most Wanted Music Festival to SPAC on August 3rd. Last year, his Young Money mate, Drake, performed at the venue with special guests J. Cole, French Montana, Waka Flocka Flame, 2 Chainz and Meek Mill. This year’s line-up isn’t as robust but it’s sure to please.
‘Mac Miller And The Most Dope Family’ Season 2 Coming In 2014
Pittsburgh’s own Mac Miller is officially a reality star! Mac and his crew will be returning to MTV2 for a second season of his “Mac Miller and the Most Dope Family” reality show.
Chris Brown Not Ready To Put Out A Rap Album… YET
According to Chris Brown, the world might not be ready to hear him sling rhymes full-time. Breezy will do a little bit of rapping on his upcoming album, X, but he wants to hone his skills before he dedicates a full album to spitting.